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noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeMutual Aid Isn't Charity with Eric Von Haynes (noseyAF Classic)Thank you for listening to noseyAF! So happy to have your ears!Join the noseyAF Dispatch 📬 At the end of the month, your inbox gets a little happier — all the month's noseyAF episodes sent straight to you. → Subscribe to the noseyAF Dispatch Ep #112: Mutual Aid Isn't Charity with Eric Von Haynes (noseyAF Classic)This is a noseyAF classic — a conversation originally recorded in 2024 with Eric Von Haynes that was edited and reshaped to air live on Lumpen Radio (WLPN Chicago 105.5 FM). Eric is a printmaker, designer, publisher, and co-founder of Love Fridge Chicago, and he br...
2026-04-1457 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social Change31 Days of Black Business — A New noseyAF SeriesThis episode is a quick update about what’s coming next for noseyAF.In August, I’m launching a new series called 31 Days of Black Business — 31 conversations with Black business owners throughout Black Business Month. The idea came after hearing about the month from Denzell Turner of the Black Fridays podcast and getting inspired to try an everyday podcast challenge.Throughout August, I’ll be talking with Black business owners about how their businesses got started, what they do, and how we can support them.If you’re a Black business owner (or know one...
2026-04-0803 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeWhat We Owe Each Other: Season 7 Reflections (22 Conversations Later)Ep 110: What We Owe Each Other: Season 7 Reflections (22 Conversations Later)SummarySeason 7 of noseyAF is officially wrapped — and what a season it’s been. In this reflection episode, host Stephanie Graham looks back on 22 conversations with artists, activists, filmmakers, educators, and community builders and the themes that kept showing up again and again.From redefining success and practicing care as infrastructure, to documenting the people and stories that matter, this season became something bigger than expected. In this episode, Stephanie reflects on the biggest lessons from Season 7, shares how these conversations sustained her thro...
2026-03-3130 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeYour Calm Calendar: Rest, Burnout Recovery, and Resisting Hustle Culture with Nicole HavelkaEp # 108: Your Calm Calendar: Rest, Burnout Recovery, and Resisting Hustle Culture with Nicole HavelkaWelcome back to another episode of noseyAF on Lumpen Radio!! We have Nicole Havelka joing us, a burnout recovery coach, mindfulness teacher, former pastor, and host of the podcast Just Rest: Burnout Tips for Everyday Radicals — to talk about what it actually takes to stop running on empty. Nicole gets into how she went from a self-described "recovering grind culture addict" to building a whole business around helping high-achievers and everyday radicals reclaim their time and energy. She introduces her Calm Calendar Club, a...
2026-03-171h 05
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeThe Introvert’s Guide to Speaking Up with Mahlena-Rae JohnsonEp #:107 The Introvert’s Guide to Speaking Up with Mahlena-Rae JohnsonSummary of the episodePublic speaking can be intimidating—especially for introverts. In this episode of nosey AF: conversations about art, activism, and social change, Stephanie talks with speaker, comedian, and author Mahlena-Rae Johnson, who calls herself the Professor X for introverted edtech CEOs with stage fright.For more than two decades, Mahlena has helped leaders learn how to communicate clearly and confidently, whether they’re pitching ideas, presenting on stage, or navigating everyday professional conversations. In this conversation, we explore what it mea...
2026-03-1152 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeWhy Welcoming Everyone Gets Complicated with Garland FullerEpisode 106: Why Welcoming Everyone Gets Complicated with Garland FullerWhat this episode is about:What does it actually take to build a space where people feel like they belong? Garland Fuller — culture consultant and founder of Third Space Academy — has made it her life's work to answer that question. We get into the gap between what organizations say they value and how they actually operate, why "I want everyone to come" is a lot trickier than it sounds, and what intentional community building really looks like in practice.This one hit close to home...
2026-02-2454 min
CGDC Podcast ChannelLaura Piccinin and Stephanie Graham - Demystifying Self FundingThis episode is a snippet from CGDC’s Assistant and Associate Program series. Today, we demystify grant writing and self funding with two dynamite creators, Laura Piccinin and Stephanie Graham. Laura Piccinin is a Canadian producer, writer, and performer whose work bridges storytelling, new work development, and collaborative creation. She is known for producing and creating projects that amplify underrepresented voices and push the boundaries of theatre and performance. Laura’s artistic practice blends humor, heart, and innovation, and she brings a deeply thoughtful, artist-centered approach to every stage of a production.Steph...
2026-02-2344 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeJoe Schupbach: Care Is the CurriculumThank you for listening to noseyAF! So happy to have your ears!This Conversation was recorded live for Lumpen RadioEp #104: Joe Schupbach: Care Is the CurriculumSUMMARYWhat does care really look like — beyond Valentine's Day chocolates and heart-shaped cards? In this episode of noseyAF, Stephanie Graham sits down with Joe Schupbach, a mission-driven educator, theater maker, and instructional coach with over two decades of experience in public education, nonprofits, and community-centered theater. Together they explore care as a daily practice: in classrooms, in collaborative creative spaces, in our neighborhoods, an...
2026-02-171h 00
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeMental Health for Expats — Building Community Abroad with Moved With PeaceEp #103: Mental Health for Expats — Building Community Abroad with Moved With PeaceSummary of the EpisodeWhat really happens after you move abroad and the honeymoon phase wears off?In this episode of noseyAF, host Stephanie Graham sits down with writer and community-builder Stephanie Rubinato to talk honestly about mental health for expats, postpartum depression, and the emotional realities of building a life far from home. Living abroad is often portrayed as dreamy and effortless—but this conversation pulls back the curtain on what’s usually left out.Stephanie shares her person...
2026-02-1045 min
Heard!: Afros & Audio Interview Series with Talib JasirArt, Activism, and Sustainability in Podcasting | Stephanie Graham (Nosey AF)In this episode of Heard! Afros & Audio Interview Series, host Talib Jasir sits down with Stephanie Graham, a Chicago-based artist, filmmaker, and the creator of the podcast Nosy AF: conversations about art, activism, and social change. Stephanie shares how her podcast centers honest conversations with artists, organizers, and changemakers navigating creativity, labor, money, and sustainability. The conversation explores podcasting as an archival practice, the realities artists face behind the scenes, and why community and collaboration matter more than metrics or visibility alone. This episode also covers the importance of creating spaces for administrative care through...
2026-02-0644 min
Curiously with Ericka GrahamReimagining Church: A Talk with Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie SpellersIn this episode, Ericka Graham engages in an inspiring discussion with Rev. Canon Dr. Canon Stephanie Spellers about her transformative journey to becoming an Episcopal priest and the evolving dynamics of church communities. They address the urgent need to reimagine traditional denominations, emphasizing authenticity, passion, and spiritual depth. Insights from Spellers' book 'Church Tomorrow?’ illuminate the path forward, advocating for innovative church leadership and the inclusion of non-traditional spiritual practices. Together, they passionately explore how curiosity and genuine engagement can reignite the heart and soul of faith communities, ensuring a vibrant future for the church.And join Er...
2026-01-2241 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeChicago Artist Deirdre Fox on Turning Plastic Waste into Environmental Art & Visual PoetryThis conversation was recorded live at Lumpen Radio in Chicago on Saturday, January 10, 2026.Ep # 100: Chicago Artist Deirdre Fox on Turning Plastic Waste into Environmental Art & Visual PoetrySummary of the episodeChicago-based artist Deirdre Fox joins noseyAF for a live, unedited conversation from 105.5 FM Lumpen Radio about art, plastic waste, and environmental consciousness. Deirdre’s practice transforms discarded consumer packaging into drawings, fiber works, and installations that challenge how we think about disposability, permanence, and material value.In this episode, host Stephanie Graham talks with Deirdre about her artistic journey, the id...
2026-01-131h 01
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeThe Rise of Women’s Sports, NIL Money, and the Power of the Everyday AthleteEP# 99 The Rise of Women’s Sports, NIL Money, and the Power of the Everyday Athlete with Angela Hollowell✨ Episode SummaryWomen’s sports are having a moment — and it’s about time.In this episode of noseyAF, Stephanie Graham sits down with filmmaker, writer, and Melanin MVP founder Angela Hollowell to talk about the rise of women’s sports, the impact of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) money, and why the idea of the “everyday athlete” might change how we think about movement altogether.We get into how women athletes, especially women...
2026-01-0658 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangePrint Your Legacy: Lawrence Nalls on Multi-Generational Photography and PrideEp #98: Print Your Legacy: Lawrence Nalls on Multi-Generational Photography and PrideSummary of the episodeLawrence Nalls, managing photographer of Forty Photography, shares the profound journey of building a multi-generational Chicago photography studio rooted in legacy, storytelling, and community service. In this conversation, Lawrence reveals how his father's Vietnam War documentation sparked a family tradition that's now entering its third generation. We explore the emotional weight of photography as both art form and responsibility, the importance of print over digital, and why Lawrence believes every photograph should make you feel something. From learning to "figure...
2025-12-301h 00
Rejected Religion PodcastRejected Religion Podcast E44 Graham St. John: Strange Attractor [Free Content]This is the Free Content version of my interview with author Graham St. John. To access the full interview, please consider joining Patreon as a paid member, or you can purchase the episode for a one-time fee. www.patreon.com/RejectedReligion. This month’s guest is author Graham St. John, who joined me to discuss his new book, Strange Attractor: The Hallucinatory Life of Terence McKenna.Terence McKenna remains one of the most enigmatic voices of the psychedelic counterculture—equal parts philosopher, performer, and visionary. In this episode, we explore McKenna’s mythopoetic “stoned ape” theory, his...
2025-12-1842 min
Daily Bread DialoguesIt's Time for War! Pt. 4In this bonus episode Robert and Stephanie explore the concept of faith as being an integral of submission to God, and also an important part of spiritual warfare. We would also like to let our listeners know we will be taking a short break for the holiday season. We expect to start releasing more episodes around the third week of January. You can also expect more episodes about faith in the future as there is still much to be said, and look forward to more special guests!
2025-12-1823 min
Daily Bread DialoguesThe Blessing of the LordIn this episode of Daily Bread Dialogues, Robert and Stephanie explore the blessing of the Lord, what it means for followers of Yeshua, and the many way that it manifests in our lives.
2025-12-0421 min
Daily Bread DialoguesIt's Time for War! Pt. 2In this continuation of the bonus episode entitled "It's Time for War!", Robert explores another key to spiritual warfare and successfully resisting the devil, the temptations he throws at us, and his minions, with some excellent surprise gem's from Stephanie! Listen to this one for sure, if for no other reason than to hear that wisdom Stephanie dropped straight from the Lord!
2025-11-3047 min
Tranquil TopicsCalm Before Christmas: Feng Shui with Corrina MorrisSend us a text at Tranquil TopicsIn this episode of Tranquil Topics, host Stephanie Graham welcomes back Corrina Morris of Guiding Stars Feng Shui, a modern-day Feng Shui consultant, to discuss how Feng Shui can help alleviate the stress of the Christmas season. Corrina explains the principles of Flying Star Feng Shui, the impact of holiday decorations on energy flow, and practical tips for creating a peaceful home environment during the festive period. The conversation covers everything from colour choices in decorations to managing clutter and preparing for guests, all while emphasising the importance of mindfulness...
2025-11-2843 min
Daily Bread DialoguesWalking in Sustained Joy: Living in Abundant Life Every DayIn this episode of Daily Bread Dialogues, Robert and Stephanie discuss what it takes to walk in sustained joy and give some practical tips to experience the abundant life of Jesus Christ every day, with some other interesting, and at times, humorous surprises. God bless you. I hope you enjoy this episode of Daily Bread Dialogues.
2025-11-2538 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeWelcome to noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism and Social ChangeEver wonder what a creative life really looks like beyond the highlight reel?I'm Stephanie Graham, an artist and filmmaker, and I host noseyAF conversations about art, activism, and social change. I ask the kind of honest questions that make people go, "Ooh, good one".We'll talk about when you knew you had to make a project, how you really handle rejection, and where the weirdest place inspiration struck. We have rich, fun, and honest talks with artists, activists, and everyday legends who are out here doing the work that matters. We get into the...
2025-11-1801 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeQueer History Is Everywhere: Dr. Kate Henry on Archives, Rhetoric & Lisa BenEp # 95: Queer History Is Everywhere: Dr. Kate Henry on Archives, Rhetoric & Lisa BenSummary of the episodeHey its Stephanie here! In this episode of noseyAF, we get into queer history, archives, and public scholarship with Dr. Kate Henry — writer, scholar, poet, and creator of Lisa Benography, a public scholarship project documenting Lisa Ben, the woman behind the first known lesbian magazine in the U.S. Kate and I talk about the magic and messiness of archives, what feminist historiography actually is, and how queer stories survive even when institutions try to erase them....
2025-11-1856 min
Daily Bread DialoguesRestoring Joy After Spiritual BattlesIn this episode Robert and Stephanie explore practical Biblical keys and practical steps you can take to restore joy after spiritual battles.
2025-11-1711 min
Daily Bread DialoguesYou Can Hear God's VoiceIn this bonus episode Robert and Stephanie introduce the concept of hearing God's voice to the Daily Bread Dialogues listeners and talk about who can and will hear Him, and generally what we can expect when He speaks to us.
2025-11-1421 min
Honing InAsking Questions and Telling Stories Through Art with Stephanie GrahamWelcome back to Honing In and my interview with Stephanie Graham.Stephanie Graham is a Chicago-based lens-based artist and podcast host whose work explores social class, subcultures, race, and gender—often blurring the lines between truth and fiction to spark conversation. She's fascinated by how we connect and how our shared experiences shape who we are. Stephanie hosts noseyAF: conversations about art, activism, and social change, a podcast featuring candid conversations with artists, activists, neighborhood visionaries, and everyday people creatively shaping a better world. When she's not behind the lens or mic, you'll find her curating film sc...
2025-11-1251 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangePlant-Based Entrepreneur Niehla Ollie: From Beauty Industry to Homegirl’s HummusEp # 94 : Plant-Based Entrepreneur Niehla Ollie: From Beauty Industry to Homegirl’s HummusThis episode was recorded live on Saturday November 8th at Lumpen Radio in Chicago.Summary of the episodeThis week on noseyAF, I’m talking with Niehla Ollie, the creative behind Homegirl’s Hummus. After more than 20 years in the fashion and beauty world, Niehla had a late-night hummus craving in Milwaukee that changed everything. What started as a midnight snack moment turned into a full-on business built on flavor, love, and community.Niehla opens up about loss, faith, and st...
2025-11-081h 01
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeVoices of Survival: A Conversation with Filmmaker James ConeyEp #92: Voices of Survival — A Conversation with Filmmaker James ConeyThank you for listening to noseyAF! So happy to have your ears!Good Stuff Only 💅🏾Fresh art, messy ideas, tiny victories, wild inspirations, candid stories, fun secrets, and the occasional surprise—straight from my studio to your inbox.Join artists, curators, gallerists, and art lovers getting first looks at new work 1-2x a month.→ Subscribe to Good Stuff OnlyThis episode of noseyAF was recorded live on Lumpen Radio on October 25, 2025, and features filmmaker James Coney, founder of J...
2025-10-3053 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeDanielle Scruggs: Curating the Future of Black FilmmakingEp #89: Danielle Scruggs: Curating the Future of Black FilmmakingThis conversation was recorded live in person on Saturday, September 27, 20205, at Lumpen Radio in Chicago.Summary of the episodeIn this episode of noseyAF, Stephanie talks with Danielle Scruggs—Chicago-based photo editor, photographer, writer, curator, and founder of Black Women Directors. Danielle recently curated File Under: Horror, a program spotlighting horror shorts by Black women and non-binary filmmakers. Together, they dive into why representation in film matters, how horror can be a powerful tool for storytelling, and the ways community sustains creative practice. Danielle al...
2025-09-3058 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeEASE Framework: Decluttering Your Life During Career TransitionsEp #86: EASE Framework: Decluttering Your Life During Career TransitionsSummary of the episodeIn this solo episode of noseyAF, host Stephanie Graham opens up about navigating over a year without steady film work and how she's using this unexpected time for personal growth. She introduces her EASE framework—Eliminate, Accept, Simplify, Expand—a decision-making approach she developed while decluttering her life and dealing with the film industry's ongoing challenges. From working on her first movie in months to starting a fellowship focused on community activism, Stephanie shares how she's creating space for new opportunities while lett...
2025-09-0229 min
Conversations with a ChiropractorStrings, Stories, and Staying Humble: Troy Graham on Music, Family, and Faith | Conversations with a ChiropractorStrings, Stories, and Staying Humble: Troy Graham on Music, Family, and Faith | Conversations with a Chiropractor What does it look like to live a life shaped by music, faith, and community? In this heartfelt episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with Troy Graham, a beloved Marquette musician and storyteller, whose blend of folk, gospel, and original songwriting has touched hearts across the U.P. and beyond. Troy shares the story of his early musical beginnings, the struggles and triumphs along the way, and the importance of community in sustaining both...
2025-08-2040 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeTom Burtonwood: Art, Philosophy, Community and PragstractionTom Burtonwood: Art, Philosophy, Community and Pragstraction🍧🍧Click Here to take the noseyAF Listener Survey! I Want Your Feedback Pretty Please! 🍧🍧This week on noseyAF, Tom Burtonwood comes to speak I sit down with Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist Tom Burtonwood on nsoeyAF Live to talk about his recent exhibition at 21C Museum Hotel and his ongoing project, A Cube is a Rectangle. Tom’s work blends drawing, sculpture, and animation, engaging deeply with ideas of repetition and transformation inspired by philosopher Gilles Deleuze.We also explore and brainstom on Tom’s new and brewing artistic movemen...
2025-08-121h 03
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeNavigating Life's Challenges using Human Design Insights and Bravery with Heather VickeryEp 83: Navigating Life's Challenges using Human Design Insights and Bravery with Heather Vickery🚨Help me make the show better—take the noseyAF Listener Survey!🚨Take the listener survey hereSummary of the episodeIn this episode of noseyAF, I sit down with Heather Vickery to talk about human design—not in a super spiritual way, but in a real-world, practical, “okay, so what do I do with this?” kind of way.Heather walks me through the basics of human design and how it can help us understand ourselves a little better...
2025-07-2956 minnoseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeYou Might Like Listening To: Wednesday Wellness DebriefYou Might Like Listening To: Wednesday Wellness Debrief🎧 You Might Like Listening To is a short series where I share trailers from podcasts I think you’ll love. These shows are made by thoughtful, bold, and intentional creators—just the kind of people we love around here at noseyAF.This week, I’m featuring Wednesday Wellness Debrief, hosted by Brittany Biggett-Heeren. This podcast brings you supportive, educational conversations every Wednesday focused on optimizing your fitness and navigating maternal health.Topics range from accessible healthcare and mental well-being to the ways politics impacts our everyday...
2025-07-2306 minnoseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social Change🎧 You Might Like Listening To: Empaths AnonymousYou Might Like Listening To: Empaths Anonymous🎧 You Might Like Listening To is a special mini-series where I share trailers from podcasts I think you’ll love. These shows are created by creative, smart, and heart-centered folks who are exploring what it means to live fully and honestly—just like we do here on noseyAF.This week, I’m featuring Empaths Anonymous—a mental health podcast and support group for the BIPOC community, empaths, highly sensitive people, and anyone on a healing journey. Hosted by Crystina and Danie, this show dives into topics around mental health, spi...
2025-07-1803 minnoseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeYou Might Like Listening To: The Grad School Femtoring PodcastYou Might Like Listening To: The Grad School Femtoring Podcast🎧 You Might Like Listening To is a special mini-series where I share trailers from podcasts I think you’ll love. These shows are created by smart, bold, creative people who are asking big questions and making good trouble—the kind of folks we love around here at noseyAF.This week, I’m featuring The Grad School Femtoring Podcast, hosted by Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu.What It’s AboutThis award-winning podcast supports first-gen BIPOC students and professionals in navigating grad school...
2025-07-1103 min
Podcasting Unlocked: Tips and Growth Podcast Strategies for Impact-Driven EntrepreneursThe Creative Podcaster's Guide to Strategic Collaborations with Stephanie GrahamAre you a creative podcaster struggling to monetize your show or strategically manage your guests? This episode of Podcasting Unlocked dives deep into these pain points, offering actionable strategies to transform your podcast into a thriving and sustainable venture. Join Alesia Galati and Stephanie Graham as they explore effective monetization models, smart guest collaboration, and how to leverage your podcast for broader creative goals. This week, episode 217 of Podcasting Unlocked is about the creative podcaster’s guide to strategic collaborations! Stephanie Graham is a multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and host of noseyAF, a podcast that takes listeners behind the...
2025-07-1033 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeCrashing Weddings and Creating Art: Conversations with Ayana Major BayEp # 79: Crashing Weddings and Creating Art: Conversations with Ayana Major Bey🚨Click Here to take the noseyAF Listener Survey Today Please!! 🚨Summary of the episode:Welcome to episode #79! Stephanie welcomes multifaceted actor and creative force Ayana Major Bey for a profound discussion about the intricate balance between art and personal passion. The conversation explores Ayana's journey through acting, mentoring, and podcasting, illuminating the complexities inherent in the creative process as she navigates producing her own cabaret. Central to their discussion is the notion that artists must continually seek joy in their craft while highli...
2025-07-081h 07
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeHelp Shape noseyAF: Take Our 2025 nosey Summer Listener Survey! 🏖️📣 I Need Your Help — Take the noseyAF Listener Survey!📝 Take the survey here: noseyAF.com/surveyHey hey — it’s me, Stephanie! In this quick episode, I’m inviting you to fill out the 2025 Summertime noseyAF Listener Survey so I can hear directly from you about what’s working, what you want more of, and where we can take the show next.I’m especially curious about how you feel about solo episodes vs. interviews, and whether things like live events, creative hangouts, or small group convos sound exciting to you.💛 Your feedback means e...
2025-07-0403 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeWellness in Our Communities: Breaking Barriers and Building Access with Health Coach Kristal Holmes (noseyAF Classic)EP #76 noseyAF Classic: Wellness in Our Communities: Breaking Barriers and Building Access with Health Coach Kristal Holmes Summary of the episodeThis noseyAF Classic is packed with empowerment, inspiration, and real talk about true holistic wellness. Originally aired in November 2023, this episode features Kristal Holmes — attorney, health coach, mother, and the force behind the Go Hard Chick movement.Kristal shares her powerful journey from living with autoimmune disease to becoming an advocate for whole-person health that goes way beyond the gym. We dive into the eight dimensions of wellness — emotional, environmental, financial, spiritual, soci...
2025-06-1756 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeArt Isn’t Always Easy: Friendship, Parenting & Self-Definition with Kimmy NoonenEp # 75: Art Isn’t Always Easy: Friendship, Parenting & Self-Definition with Kimmy NoonenRecorded Live at Lumpen Radio: May 24, 2025Summary of the episodeKimmy Noonen Joined my Live on Lumpen Radio!This episode is basically two friends—me, Stephanie, and Kimmy Noonan—chatting about all the messy, beautiful stuff that happens when art meets real life. Kimmy opens up about how becoming a mom changed her whole creative vibe and the struggle to stay true to herself while juggling all the expectations that come with being an artist (and a human). We get in...
2025-06-0359 min
The Artist PivotS7 Ep 5: Bare Minimum Baddies: Art, Activism, and Staying Sane with Stephanie GrahamOn today’s episode I am joined by the dynamic, multidisciplinary artist Stephanie Graham. She wears many creative hats including being an art director, owner and creator of Graham Cracker Pin Company, and a podcaster. Shout out to her podcast Nosey AF! Stephanie’s journey has been nothing short of a series of creative pivots, and together we dive into what it means to keep moving through career changes, industry strikes, and personal evolution while navigating the ever-shifting landscape of the creative world.
We chat honestly about the reality of sustaining an artistic career—balancing bills, burnout, multip...
2025-05-211h 02
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeAlberto Aguilar on Making Art from Everyday LifeEp 73: Alberto Aguilar on Making Art from Everyday LifeSummary of the Episode:In this episode of noseyAF: Conversations About Art, Activism, and Social Change, artist and host Stephanie Graham sits down with Alberto Aguilar, a multidisciplinary artist known for transforming everyday moments and interactions into meaningful creative expressions. The conversation explores how Aguilar weaves art into the rhythms of family, teaching, and community life. If you’ve ever wondered how to sustain creativity without compartmentalizing your life, this episode is for you.This episode is a follow-up to Alberto’s first appearance in E...
2025-04-2956 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeMastering the Art of Growth: Insights from Kenyatta GriggsEp # 72: Mastering the Art of Growth: Insights from Kenyatta Griggs“Every experience is a tool—what you build is up to you.”- Kenyatta GriggsSummary of the episodeIts the last episode of Season 5 of noseyAF and we are closing out with a wonderful conversation with Kenyatta Griggs!Kenyatta Griggs (Dr Yatta!), is an esteemed barber, author, and filmmaker, exemplifying the intersection of personal development and hip hop culture. His influential platform, Hip Hop Motivation, serves as a beacon for those seeking inspiration and growth, as he shares invaluable insights that r...
2025-04-271h 27
Empowered & Embodied ShowHow to Find Magic in Everyday Moments with Stephanie GrahamSend us a MessageIn episode 155 of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil sit down with Stephanie Graham—filmmaker, photographer, and host of the Nosey AF podcast—for a conversation that celebrates creativity in all its messy, magical forms.Together, we explore how creativity fuels empowerment, how art can break down barriers, and why making space for self-expression (even in the mundane!) is more important than ever.We talk about everything from film school to the power of documenting your partner doing dishes (trust us—it’s art!). Plus, Stephani...
2025-04-1549 min
noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social ChangeFaux Fur, Circus Stories, Feelings, and Soft Power with Catie BurrillEp 71- noseyAF Live!: Faux Fur, Circus Stories, Feelings, and Soft Power with Catie Burrill“Textile work has always been a silent language, especially among women.”- Catie BurrillSummary of the episode:The inaugural episode of noseyAF on Lumpen Radio introduces host Stephanie Graham and her signature blend of curiosity, creativity, and community. In this candid conversation, Stephanie sits down with Chicago-based fiber artist Catie Burrill to discuss the intersection of art, activism, and social change. Known for her whimsical and thought-provoking use of faux fur, Katie shares how...
2025-04-1458 min